Staff Reporters

Perth-based BSD Consultants has been acquired by national consulting company Cardno.

GRD NL ncreased its relevant interest from 200,000,494 ordinary shares (55.5%) to 203,600,494 ordinary shares (56.5%)

Franklin Resources, Inc decreased its substantial interest from 22,146,495 ordinary shares (9.51%) to 19,776,548 ordinary shares (8.49%).

Is currently acquiring a 20% interest in Brehon and a 49% interest in Brehon Far East Pty Ltd, through which a Memorandum of Understanding  with four Chinese groups to establ

Lodged response to ASX query

Common errors in applying for endorsement as a tax concession charity

The operators of theatre production company Lyons Productions have won a reprieve after earlier fears their award-winning partnership with the Railway Hotel was in doubt.

Jenny Hvalgaard has been appointed business development manager at the Sheraton Hotel.

ING Australia Holdings Ltd ceased to be a substantial shareholder.

John Sotirious Terpu  became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 8,596,088 ordinary shares (11.12%).

Altera Capital Ltd increased its relevant interest from 10,884,759 ordinary shares (10.851%) to 13,658,258 ordinary shares (13.616%)

2,100,000 fully paid ordinary shares will be released from escrow on 31 October 2004.

Healthscope Ltd confirmed that it is in confidential and incomplete discussions with The Gribbles Group Ltd regarding the potential acquisition by Healthscope of 100% of the issue

Has been awarded contracts for the supply of coal wagons and bogies with a total value of $44 million.

The Chamber of Commerce and Industry WA will hold Managing Employee Sick Leave – What are Employer’s Options on Thursday November 4 at the Chamber’s Function Centre in East Perth.

HOUSING Industry Association of Western Australia members have access to a new player in the home indemnity insurance market, CGU.

Mineral Commodities Ltd increased its relevant interest from 6,858,000 ordinary shares (11.75%) to 7,658,000 ordinary shares (13.12%)

Commonwealth Bank Of Australia decreased its relevant interest from 33,450,419 ordinary shares (12.26%) to 30,304,694 ordinary shares (11.10%).

Has signed an Heads of Agreement with HK based ViTop Bioenergy Ltd.

Lodged response to ASX query

Australian Securities and Investments Commission chairman Jeffery Lucy announced that ASIC has accepted an enforceable undertaking from National Australia Bank.

HBF Group nearly tripled its annual operating surplus to $73 million last financial year, up from $25 million previously.

Sonia Edwards has joined the Downings Legal team as a senior commercial litigation lawyer.

Peregrine Corporate Ltd ceased to be a substantial shareholder.

Zlatomir Aurel Sas became a substantial shareholder with a relevant interest of 5,720,000 ordinary shares (10.23%).(As Reported)

Sofcom Ltd increased its relevant interest from 10,884,759 ordinary shares (10.851%) to 13,658,258 ordinary shares (13.616%)

Announced its intention to make an off-market takeover offer for all outstanding shares in Australian Plantation Timber Ltd.

Has entered into a Heads of Agreement to acquire a 30% interest in the Jefferson-McLeod Oil & Gas Project ("the Project") located in Texas, USA.

Has been awarded  two new contracts which have a combined value of $55 million.

Over Wednesday November 3 to Friday November 5 the Planning Institute of Australia WA Division will hold its Annual State Conference – Planning for the Built Environment, at the P

Western Australia has been ranked ahead of other States in terms of economic, social and environmental performance.